The Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport Police Department (MSP APD) is proud to welcome experienced and recently retired law enforcement professionals to join our ranks as Part-Time Police Officers.
Whether you're freshly retired and looking to stay connected to the profession, or simply interested in contributing your valuable experience in a flexible role, we offer an opportunity to serve in one of Minnesota’s largest and most respected departments. MSP APD, a division of the Metropolitan Airports Commissions (MAC), provides law enforcement across the entire airport campus—with approximately 200 dedicated personnel, including full-time officers, part-time officers, community service officers, administrative staff, and our own 911 Emergency Communications Center.
This is more than a job—it's a chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the balance you’ve earned. Our ideal candidates include retired officers (within the past three years) or licensed law enforcement professionals from other agencies who value community, safety, and service. If you’re looking for part-time work that keeps your skills sharp, honors your background, and contributes to a dynamic public environment, MSP APD is ready to welcome you.
Join us and keep your badge working—for the airport community and for the legacy you’ve built.
** This position has a highly condensed FTO process and is not meant as an entry into the law enforcement profession, and we are unable to consider applications from candidates who are looking for part-time work in addition to current police employment. **
Primary duties of a part-time police officer include supporting the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) screening function at security checkpoints. There is a high level of public interaction in this position. Other duties include responding to customer service requests, calls, and emergency situations. Investigating suspicious circumstances or situations and writing reports. Part-time officers enforce state statutes, federal regulations, and local ordinances.
JOB DUTIES
- Assist federal checkpoint screening staff with security
- Respond to customer service requests
- Respond to calls and investigates crimes, disturbances, emergencies, and other incidents.
- Complete written reports and forms along with collecting and processing evidence to maintain chain of custody in accordance with standard operating procedures and directives.
- Enforce laws and ordinances
- Safety and security of critical infrastructure to deter terrorism.
- Collaborate with local and federal agencies.
- Represent the MAC and MSP Airport Police Department in a professional manner consistent with organizational values.
- Testify in court
- Other duties as assigned
- Licensed or eligible to be licensed by the Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board (by time of appointment which is estimated within the next 6 months)
- Ten years of experience as a full-time, sworn police officer
- Possess a valid state-issued driver’s license with no restrictions
- No felony convictions as defined by Minnesota State Statutes
- Medically, physically, and psychologically fit to perform the job duties
- Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to effectively work with the public
- Ability to present evidence and offer credible testimony as required in court